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To regift, return or donate? That is the question

To regift, return or donate? That is the question

By Julia Reagan, Arts Editor January 2, 2014

Everyone has had the experience of opening up a perfectly–wrapped present to discover something that they don’t find appealing at all. It is with this in mind that the Observer presents with you its...

What’s Trending This Month

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager January 2, 2014

One Direction Album: The boys are back! A week after its album was accidently leaked, One Direction released Midnight Memories Nov. 25, much to the delight of 1-D fanatics. It became the fastest-selling...

Junior starts clothing company, donates profits

Junior starts clothing company, donates profits

By Ana Faguy, Production Editor November 26, 2013

One morning while walking through the hallway, you spot out of the corner of your eye a tiny tea cup on the cuff of someone’s short-sleeved shirt.  You question it but move on. Later that night while...

Student filmmaker aspires to make it to big screen

Student filmmaker aspires to make it to big screen

By Jamie Lescht, Online Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2013

Chris Welch still remembers when his son Danny was in elementary school and would create comic strips using stick figures. He would draw his characters in battles or humorous situations and would even...

County initiative aims to resuscitate local nightlife

County initiative aims to resuscitate local nightlife

By Jane Zankman, Chief Production Manager November 26, 2013

Bright lights, music, dancing and food trucks—upon reading these words, your mind probably jumped to the image of a night in New York or even downtown D.C, but the Montgomery County Nighttime Economy...

What’s Trending This Month

By Arjun Swaminathan, Production Editor November 26, 2013

What's trending this month: November 2013   The Marshall Mathers LP II Eminem’s eighth studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP II, was released Nov. 5.  Preceded by singles "Berzerk," "Survival,"...

Senior Erin O’Connell embraces the line’s bold color scheme by fearlessly applying a layer of dark mascara.

‘Hunger Games’ makeup line pushes boundaries

By Catherine Goohs, Online Arts Editor October 28, 2013

A bold, new makeup line has taken center stage at cosmetic counters. Covergirl’s Hunger Games-inspired makeup collection features fearless shades of blue lipstick, scarlet eyeliner and electric emerald...

What’s Trending This Month

By Madison Hurr, Production Editor October 28, 2013

NBA 2K14 The newest version of Visual Concepts’ basketball video game was released Oct. 1. The game, which is based off of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is currently available for Microsoft...

Students enjoy classic, new Halloween movies

By Danielle Kiefer, Arts Editor October 28, 2013

‘Tis the season full of candy corn, pumpkins and plenty of scares. In honor of Halloween, the Observer took a look at CHS students’ favorite movies to watch on Oct. 31. Many students enjoy the Halloweentown...

Spinoffs offer new twist on familiar TV shows

By Caitlin Doherty, Circulation Manager October 28, 2013

Fall is the perfect time for warm apple cider, comfy sweaters and the arrival of spin-offs of beloved TV shows. This season, two popular shows among students at CHS— The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little...

Attman’s Deli proves to be worthwhile lunch option

By Julia Heimlich, News Editor September 25, 2013

Attman’s Delicatessen, the new deli in Cabin John Shopping Center, gives seniors one more local option when choosing a restaurant to eat at during their lunch break. Attman’s, which has another location...

Preservation is a collection of the poetry Savett has 
been writing in his spare time for the past 15 years. The poem, “Fire Drill,” (below) is inspired by CHS students.

AP Lit teacher publishes first book of poetry

By Ilana Berger, Online News Editor September 25, 2013

Jeffrey Savett, AP Literature and  Composition teacher, published July 29 his first poetry chapbook, a short collection of poems that revolve around a common theme. Titled Preservation, and published...

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